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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. appoints new President and COO

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., an interactive entertainment retailer of
customized stuffed animals, has announced the appointment of John N. Haugh to
the newly created position of president and chief marketing and merchandising
officer, effective March 16, 2009. Furthermore, the company also announced that
Tina Klocke has been named chief operations and financial officer, effective
immediately.

Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear Workshop chairman and chief
executive officer, commented: “With Tina leading our store teams and John
heading up marketing, merchandising and strategic planning, our management team
is fully aligned to work collaboratively to manage our business as we strengthen
our entertainment offerings, including Buildabearville.com® our virtual world.”

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is, it says, the leading and only global company
that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment
experience. Founded in 1997, the company and its franchisees currently operate
more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores worldwide, including company-owned
stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland,
and France, and franchise stores in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
(kbp)